last ditch . last ditch {n.} The last place that can be defended; the last resort. They will fight reform to the last ditch. Categories: add yours add yours {n.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2025 To section: L Subscribe to: American Idioms► Also consider the parent subscriptions (3)Idioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Leave my opinion Leave my opinion